What does Dex-Cool contain?

What does Dex-Cool contain?

ACDelco GM OE Dex-Cool Antifreeze Extended Life Coolant Concentrate is an orange, silicate and phosphate free, premium-grade coolant/antifreeze that is formulated with a chemical composition that minimizes breakdown of metal components in contact with the fluid.

What is Dex-Cool compatible with?

Antifreeze + Coolant. Concentrate. Designed to work with all GM ® vehicles 1995 & newer (GM ®-approved), most Ford ® vehicles 2011-2018 and most Chrysler ® vehicles 2013 & newer.

Is Dex-cool really bad?

In the 1990s, GM introduced an engine coolant called Dexcool. It’s supposed to last 5 years or 150,000 miles, but there have been problems with this coolant. Cooling systems that use Dexcool exhibit more acid buildup and rust in the system when the coolant level gets low and oxygen is allowed to enter the system.

Is Hoat and Dex-cool the same?

Dex-Cool® is an OAT, an ethylene glycol based antifreeze that is nitrite-, borate-, phosphate-, nitrate-, amine-, and silicate-free with the same metal wear protection as an IAT antifreeze. Dex-Cool® is trademarked by GM. HOAT (Hybrid Organic Acid Technology) Mixture of OAT and IAT antifreeze.

What happens if you use regular antifreeze instead of Dex-cool?

Firstly, Dex-Cool and traditional anti-freeze don’t mix well. Though they can work together in a pinch, after extended use, they can react and create a gel, which can be very damaging to multiple components of your cooling system. For that reason, the best thing for your Chevy or GM vehicle is to stick with Dex-Cool.

What happens if you use regular antifreeze instead of Dex cool?

Can I mix Dex cool with Mopar?

Dexcool , while the same KIND of stuff, is NOT the same, and shouldnt be mixed.

What is equivalent to Mopar antifreeze?

zerex go5 or ford gold is all the same, the mopar stuff is dyed red and the zerex is a gold/neutral color so that it will blend in.

What year did GM stop using Dex-cool?

Dex-Cool, which is made by Texaco, is being used exclusively by General Motors in some buildout 1995 models and all 1996 cars and trucks except Saturn and Geo. GM postponed using Dex-Cool in Saturn cars until the 1997 model year because it did not have enough data to make use of the new coolant possible in 1996 models.

What is DEX COOL coolant made of?

Dex-Cool® Coolant. ACDelco Dex-Cool® Anti Freeze / Coolant is a universal long life engine coolant. It is a nitrite-, nitrate-, phosphate-, silicate-, borate and amine-free formulation which uses a patented carboxylate inhibitor technology to provide protection of the six basic metal alloys found in most heat transfer systems.

What is AC Delco DEX COOL?

ACDelco Dex-Cool® is an extended life automotive engine coolant and anti-freeze providing up to 5 years protection. Provides effective, long term corrosion protection for aluminum, brass, cast iron, steel, solder and copper. Protects against winter freeze up and minimises the chance of summer boil over.

What is DEX-COOL (ethylene glycol)?

Dex-Cool (ethylene glycol) is identical to the Chrysler & General Motors factory fill. Havoline had the original patent on Dex-Cool and manufactures it for GM. The benefits of Dex-Cool are:

What percentage of DEX-COOL should I use?

For optimum year round protection against freezing, boiling and corrosion, a 50 percent Dex-Cool solution (1 part anti-freeze/1 part water) is recommended.